Max Baer, former world heavyweight boxing champion, was referee for the wrestling matches at the Armory on Nov 3, 1954. Photo courtesy of Lisa Richards.

Max Baer speaks to fans. Bill Beaver, local grocer, is seated far right.

Haystack Calhoun was the star performer at the wrestling matches held in the Fairgrounds Expo building on June 14 1963. File photos courtesy of the Union-Bulletin.

Wrestling matches at the Fairgrounds Exposition Building, November 2nd, 1962. File photos courtesy of the Union-Bulletin.

Gorgeous George wrestled at the Armory on April 27, 1955. Photos by Bill Lilley, courtesy of Jeanne Savage.

Wrestling match at the Wa-Hi gym, April 16, 1964. Photos by Bill Lilley courtesy of Jeanne Savage.

Nellie Lilley poses with the bearded grappler.

Women wrestling at Borleske Stadium, July 24, 1957; the Fabulous Moolah vs Helen Hild refereed by Ted Walker. Moolah won the match thereby retaining her belt. Photos courtesy of the Union-Bulletin.

Helen Hild is the blonde woman

 

Frederick Mitchell (1912-2004) was a well known professional wrestler and sturgeon fisherman. Thanks to his son Fred Mitchell for sharing these photos.